Activity

Observe a patient carrying out motor sequences on verbal command. For example ask the patient to:

Wave goodbye
DyspraxiaWave
Raise right arm above their head
apraxia right arm raise
Blow a kiss
apraxia blow a kiss
Touch their nose
Apraxia finger to nose

 

Apraxia is indicated if the patient has difficulty implementing the appropriate motor plan for 3 out of 4 of these tasks. What other motor activities could you ask the patient to carry out?